by lighthouse | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:30 “Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.” Some individuals are so ego inflated that they have others infected with a philosophy not aligned with our God’s message of truth. To always be aware of incorrect thinking one must study Scripture and weigh every philosophy against God’s truth. We have allowed man’s thinking to so pervert our society that such things as marriage and childbirth have become wildly disgraced while our God’s clear words become ignored. We, as our God’s disciples, have a responsibility to both study His Word and continually defend His truth wherever we go.
by lighthouse | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:28 “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God which he bought with his own blood.” We are all in a responsible leadership position, whether it is with our children or grandchildren or Sunday school class or anywhere where we represent our God as His disciples. It is always your and my responsibility to think, live and act as is appropriate for a shepherd in leading His sheep. Obviously, this is not at all a paid and formal position but rather simply the mentality of anyone who defines themselves as a Christian. To represent is as important as important gets. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish hte race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” Paul knew God had given him a purpose for living and that purpose was to spread the gospel and explain what the grace of God was all about. That is not a common thought. If you or I were to be asked—what is the purpose of your or my life—would your or my answer be similiar? You and I have to have a continual conversation with our Heavenly Father so we never lose the reason for living.
by lighthouse | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 18:21m “…if it is God’s will…” This part of this verse is a constant thought on every Christian’s mind in making any and every decision he/she makes. If this thought is not included in all activities, a person is flying with a broken wing and will definitely crash at some time. God, how do you want me to proceed or help me solve this problem. With this mentality a person can live with the confidence only God can provide. Think this might not be true? Two examples: 1. How full are our jails? 2. Are addictions on the increase or decrease?All because this thought is not considered by many.
by lighthouse | Apr 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 18:9b-10a “‘Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you…”‘ God instructed Paul and God made a promise to Paul. That same instruction and promise applies to you and me. Fearlessly teach–that is God’s instruction. Study your Bible. Know the Truth and help others understand the Truth. That is what it means to have a purpose driven and successful life filled with hope, peace, contentedness and service to our Savior.
by lighthouse | Apr 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 17:31 “For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.” Yesterday we all celebrated Easter—not because of cute rabbits or ham dinners, but because the Resurrection can easily be defined as the most important historical event ever. Jesus could have been born, suffered and died, but had He not risen from the dead all would have been in vain. Our Heavenly Father had a perfect plan to bring us to Himself. He demands perfection and only His Son could be our Perfection Advocate. Jesus’ resurrection makes you and me perfect before our God in Heaven. Easter is the ultimate of the ultimate. Love and Easter are the same. Praise be to God.
